Autonomous driving
BMW receives approval for combination of Level 2 and Level 3
BMW is the first car manufacturer in the world to receive approval for a driver assistance combination of Motorway Assist (Level 2) and Personal Pilot L3 (Level 3). The new BMW 7 Series thus sets a milestone in the field of automated driving.
The BMW Motorway Assistant (Level 2): More comfort on long journeys
Due to its availability at speeds of up to 130 km/h, this Level 2 function offers a significant increase in comfort, especially on long journeys. The BMW Motorway Assistant can be used as an additional function of the Steering and Lane Control Assistant on motorways with structurally separated lanes. On these stretches of motorway, the driver can take their hands off the steering wheel for longer periods of time, as long as they keep a close eye on the traffic and are always in a position to take over the steering task again.
During semi-automated driving, the BMW 7 Series saloon can also change lanes without the driver having to reach for the steering wheel. This is made possible by the active lane change assistant. If the traffic situation permits, it carries out the steering movements and speed adjustments required for an overtaking manoeuvre. In addition, a lane change offered by this system can be initiated simply by the driver looking in the wing mirror.
The BMW Personal Pilot (Level 3): Performing secondary tasks in traffic jams
Take your hands off the steering wheel and temporarily turn your attention away from the traffic: This is highly automated driving according to Level 3. The BMW Personal Pilot L3 function of the BMW 7 Series provides a new driving experience. Under certain conditions, the driver can completely hand over the task of driving to the vehicle at speeds of up to 60 km/h and turn their attention away from the traffic.
Highly automated systems can take over driving completely in specific traffic situations, such as traffic jams on the motorway. This even makes it possible to carry out secondary activities such as making phone calls, reading, writing messages, working or video streaming. However, if the vehicle prompts the driver to do so, they must always be ready to take back control within a few seconds, for example in roadworks situations.
BMW 7 Series special equipment Personal Pilot L3
The combination of all driving assistance systems in one vehicle represents a decisive step forward. »By combining both technologies in the new BMW 7 Series, we are setting a new benchmark in the automotive industry. We are underlining our commitment to our customers to offer a safe, comfortable and innovative driving experience,« emphasises Dr Mihiar Ayoubi, Senior Vice President Driving Experience BMW Group.
The BMW Motorway Assistant and Driving Assistant Professional will be offered together with the optional equipment BMW Personal Pilot L3, exclusively in Germany at a total price of 6,000 euros (including VAT). From August, vehicles already delivered with the BMW Personal Pilot L3 special equipment will also have the option of adding the BMW Motorway Assistant to their range of functions free of charge.
